PHILIPSBURG--The Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) has announced that asphalt road repair works scheduled earlier this week were postponed due to unexpected mechanical issues with the contractor’s equipment.
The Ministry now plans to carry out repair works on Wednesday, May 20 and Thursday, May 21 in several districts across the island.
Motorists can expect partial traffic disruptions in the areas of Cole Bay Hill, Link One, Octavious Richardson Road, Little Bay Road and the Kerksteeg area in Philipsburg.
According to VROMI, road works will take place between 7:30am and 1:30pm, with activities progressing along the affected roads throughout the work period.
The Ministry stated that affected roads will remain accessible under the direction of security personnel and VROMI Infrastructure staff stationed within the work zones. However, motorists are being urged to exercise caution, obey traffic signs and directions, and allow for additional travel time when passing through the affected areas.
To help ease congestion, drivers are encouraged to use alternative routes, including Brouwers Road and Bush Road toward Philipsburg, as well as Bush Road, Brouwers Road and Arlet Peterson Road/Old Cake House Road toward Cole Bay, Simpson Bay and Marigot.
The works form part of VROMI’s ongoing efforts to improve road conditions and enhance safety for motorists and other road users.
The Ministry apologised for any inconvenience caused and thanked the public for its patience and cooperation during the execution of the repair works.
